Pastor Mike Thomas speaks about how crucial the presence of God is in our daily lives as well as our prayer lives. He also mentions two different types of prayer and the importance of giving God thanks in everything.

Neal Moody teaches about the writing on the wall when Belshazzar was partying and worshiping false gods with vessels the late King Nebuchadnezzar had plundered from Solomon's temple. He gives practical applications from this story that pertain to our lives today, as well as from other parts of scripture.

Pastor Mike Thomas addresses questions about the identity of the Bride of Christ, citing scripture for answers. He tells us that we need to use this time of waiting for His return to be preparing for our Bridegroom, again giving scriptural examples of what we should be doing. He begins to transition to communion by recounting how a traditional Jewish wedding happens, paralleling it to how Jesus paid a high price for us, His bride as He is currently away, preparing a place for us in His Father's house.

Neal Moody recaps the previous 3 chapters of Daniel, then covers chapter 4, which was actually written by Nebuchadnezzar about his dream about the tree and Daniel's interpretation for him. We also began getting some persistent static about halfway through the teaching.

Pastor Chuck Waldrup opens by giving a quick word that God had given him about a Lazarus encounter that will be coming. He continues by comparing Zephaniah 1:12 to today and speaking about the blacksmiths in 1st Samuel chapter 13 and how God wants the church to get its edge back.

Neal Moody covers the boldness of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's faith to stand up to a world leader, Nebuchadnezzar, because of their beliefs, also mentioning the persecution and killing of Christians around the world for their faith.

Pastor Mike Thomas continues teaching about the person of the Holy Spirit and the baptism thereof, explaining some of the benefits of having the Holy Spirit in your life. He uses scripture to address the debate of if you receive the Holy Spirit the moment you are saved or if it is a separate experience. He closes by expounding upon how to receive the power to be witnesses for Christ.

Neal Moody recaps the beginning of chapter 2 about Nebuchadnezzar's dream and the death sentence for not telling and interpreting it, then about Daniel's boldness and humility. He compares Daniel's interpretation with its historical accuracy of the world empires that have risen and fallen, as well as mentioning the one that is yet to come, as represented by the ten toes.

During worship, Pastors Mike Thomas and Steve Smith begin to cry out for revival in the church, inviting the congregation to the front to cry out on behalf of the church as Steve gives a brief word about revival and being a living epistle.

Part 1 of service.

Brenda Smith gives us a quick update on their lives before she and Steve read a declaration over The Ark as we celebrate our 3rd year. Steve continues with what he was speaking about during worship about the pitfall of problem-solving to hide dysfunction within the church, instead of addressing the dysfunction. He cautions against trying to help God's glory along and against focusing on ministry instead of God.

Part 2 of service.